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A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women

An Author Talk with Nina Simon

2024-05-08 18:00:00 2024-05-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, <i>Mother-Daughter Murder Night</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Wednesday, May 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-08 18:00:00 2024-05-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, <i>Mother-Daughter Murder Night</i>. Please register. Virtual -

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Please register.

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon. She has a lot to be proud of with her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does. 

In a turn of events, when Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking she quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power. With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.

Harness your inner detective and sign up for the investigation. Register now!


About the Author: Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. She is the New York Times-bestselling debut author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night. This big-hearted whodunnit is a Reese's Book Club pick and a "best of 2023" selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and LibraryJournal.

Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. Her work on community participation in museums, libraries, parks, and theaters has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York TimesNPR, and the TEDx stage.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night is Nina’s first novel. She wrote it as a love letter to her mother, as a way to entertain, comfort, and connect with her during a major health crisis. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nina now lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family. More information can be found on her website, ninaksimon.com.

Please Register for link to program.


Live Virtual Author Talks - This new series through Library Speakers Consortium offers live online talks by bestselling authors of books in a variety of genres. Participants receive a link to the program when they register. Please see https://libraryc.org/gailborden to register and also view recorded videos of past speakers.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, May 16, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Thu, May 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn about common viruses, email and Internet safety, firewalls, and other security features and practices in this class.
Registration is now closed

Canceled
Thu, May 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services
425 Dundee Ave. – Elgin 60120

Thu, May 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Neil Keller will speak about Jewish athletes before, during, and after the Holocaust, and showcase unique historical memorabilia.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
Usando material de USCIS que incluye preguntas de educación cívica, el formulario de solicitud y otros requisitos para la entrevista de ciudadanía.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Adéntrate en el diario vivir de un/a adolescente, quizás tu amigo/a/x, primo/a/x, hijo/a/x o vecino/a/x. Cada historia real, narrada en español por el maestro Raúl Castillo.

Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
This Oscar-nominated film centers on a family's flight from Laos after the United States Secret War in Laos and the difficulty of assimilating into American life.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room
In this series, learn how to use Microsoft Excel to manipulate, format, and organize numbers and other types of data. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
Semi-monthly meeting of the Elgin Genealogical Society.

Fri, May 17, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Fri, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Please join us for a special reception featuring Elgin's Awakenings Art Project. The group supports and showcases the work of artists in mental health recovery.